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Space and Missile Systems Center

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www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/
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The SpaceX contract gives the Space and Missile Systems Center visibility into SpaceX operations while SpaceX deploys its Starlink broadband internet constellation with its fleet of Falcon 9 rockets.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductMay 9, 2020Space Force to get deeper insight into inner workings of SpaceX commercial launches

The Phase 2 procurement terms allow the Space and Missile Systems Center to use legacy launch vehicles if new launch vehicles are not ready to start flying missions by 2022.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 29, 2020Air Force procurement chief: Three space launch providers ‘would be great if we had funding’

Christopher Scolese, Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, will work with the Space Acquisition Council and the U.S. Space Force to ensure the stability of the space sector.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 28, 2020Space Acquisition Council working to identify industry sectors in ‘immediate distress’

The U.S. Space Force is currently only asking Air Force space operators to voluntarily transfer.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 28, 2020Survey: Most Army space officers would transfer to the U.S. Space Force

Northrop Grumman is one of four companies competing for two U.S. Space Force launch service contracts to be awarded later 2020 to provide launches for five years starting in 2022.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 26, 2020Northrop Grumman to start producing hardware for OmegA rocket’s first flight

The U.S. Space Force is developing an acquisition strategy to build the next generation of military space systems.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 26, 2020Webinar Replay | Space Force Gets Down to Business

The U.S. Space Force had been created four months before the webinar recorded 2020-04-23.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 26, 2020Webinar Replay | Space Force Gets Down to Business

When the application window opens 2020-05-01, more than 7,000 enlisted airmen and officers will be asked to volunteer to give up their commission in the U.S. Air Force and transfer to the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 23, 2020Space Force projects more than 7,000 airmen will join its ranks this year

The Air Force Personnel Center will send thousands of U.S. Air Force members an email on 2020-05-01 opening the application window to transfer to the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductApr 22, 2020U.S. Space Force applications open May 1, but only for eligible airmen

Tetra-1 was the first project awarded in 2018 by the U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center Space Enterprise Consortium.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 21, 2020Millennium Space delivers smallsat for upcoming U.S. Space Force rideshare mission

Millennium Space Systems completed development and integration of a cubesat scheduled to be launched to geosynchronous orbit later in 2020 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rideshare mission for the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 21, 2020Millennium Space delivers smallsat for upcoming U.S. Space Force rideshare mission

The Space Enterprise Consortium was created in 2017 by the Space and Missile Systems Center to attract startups and nontraditional companies to the defense market.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 20, 2020Palantir to provide data and software services to U.S. Space Force

The Space and Missile Systems Center’s (SMC) launch enterprise awarded ManTech a six-month contract extension to bridge the gap until the next SE&I contract is awarded.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductApr 17, 2020Space Force reviewing bids for 10-year launch systems engineering contract

The U.S. Space Force has not yet determined what the enlisted ranks will be called or what uniforms members will wear.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2020U.S. Space Force to start accepting applications May 1

The U.S. Space Force cannot finalize its recruiting strategies and other planning until they have an estimate of volunteer numbers.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2020U.S. Space Force to start accepting applications May 1

The application window for transferring to the U.S. Space Force is entirely voluntary.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2020U.S. Space Force to start accepting applications May 1

The 30-day application window is essential for the U.S. Space Force to plan for future personnel needs.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2020U.S. Space Force to start accepting applications May 1

The U.S. Space Force will start accepting applications from current military service members on May 1 for a 30-day period.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2020U.S. Space Force to start accepting applications May 1

U.S. Space Force leaders are aware of concerns about the sufficiency of the 30-day application window.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2020U.S. Space Force to start accepting applications May 1

Only service members who inform their leadership chain of command can apply to transfer to the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2020U.S. Space Force to start accepting applications May 1
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